ACFE Germany Conference 2026
May 21 - 22, 2026
EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht, Oestrich-Winkel im Rheingau
14 CPE-Points (incl. 3 Ethics-CPE)
From May 21 to 22, 2026, experts from the fields of fraud prevention, investigation, compliance, and related areas will once again meet at EBS University for Business and Law in Oestrich-Winkel—in the heart of the beautiful Rheingau region. Look forward to two inspiring days full of exciting presentations, best practices, networking opportunities, and personal exchanges with industry experts. Join us and benefit from the opportunity to expand your knowledge, exchange new ideas, and grow your network on the popular Rheingau boat trip!
Important details:
Where?
When?
May 21 at 9:30 a.m. to May 22 at 4:00 p.m. 2026
Conference fee
990€ / 790€ (ACFE Members)
Early Bird Discount until March 31, 2026:
890€ / 690€ (ACFE Members)
The ACFE Germany Conference is supported by:
Hotels near the EBS University of Business and Law:
(We recommend an early reservation - a shared bus from hotels in Rüdesheim to the EBS University of Business and Law is being organised)
Speaker of the ACFE Germany Conference 2025:
Important details:
Where?
When?
May 22 at 9:30 a.m. to May 23 at 4:00 p.m.
Conference fee
990€
790€ (ACFE members)
A brief insight into the highlights of the ACFE Germany Conference:
Operating a high-risk environment: Mitigation of Third-Party risks and emerging risks in Kenya
Stephan Lutz, Legal & Compliance Officer, Daimler Truck Middle East Africa
Antitrust Compliance: Real-time challenges
Jella Meer, Chief Compliance & Human Rights Officer at Giesecke+Devrient Currency Technology GmbH & Advance52
Compliance Management System & Legal Entity Management
Norbert Gruda, Compliance Manager, amedes-Gruppe
Compliance Management System & Legal Entity Management
Dr. Deborah Geiger, Compliance Manager, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft e.V.
Compliance Management System & Legal Entity Management
Dr. Daniel Lahne, Head of Compliance, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft e.V.
FCPA Investigations: Erfahrungen & best practices zur Erreichung eines DPA mit U.S. Behörden
Hanno Hinzmann, GVP, Global Field Compliance Officer, SAP
New U.S. DOJ Enforcement Developments
Nathan Lankford, Member & Practice Lead for Business & Human Rights, Miller & Chevalier Chartered
Herausforderungen von Compliance Untersuchungen im internationalen Umfeld
Michael Rackow, Head of Investigation and Regulatory Europe, Siemens
OSINT (Open Source Intelligence)
Samuel Lolagar, Dozent für Open Source Intelligence, OSINTgeek
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Das Zusammenspiel von NIS2, KRITIS-Dachgesetz, DORA und Cyber Resilience Act
Holger Berens, Partner, Concepture Gruppe GmbH
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Changes to Enhanced Due Diligence research in the age of AI and crypto
Hana Lesenarova, Head of Business Intelligence Unit for Europe, Deutsche Bank
Globale Pitfalls bei der Umsetzung der LkSG Vorgaben
Sabine Kreuer, Group Auditor Compliance, Heidelberg Materials
Public Sector Due Diligence
Julia-Charlotte Keil, Head of Due Diligence, UNOPS
Whistleblowing
Jonathan Taylor, Whistleblower
Ethics/Governance/Regulatory Affairs
Anna Streuli, Head CRO (Chief Risk Officer) Office, Managing Director, Helaba Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen
Anti-Corruption Training for Aid Workers – Research and Reality
Roland Hassel, Referent für Korruptionsprävention in der Internationalen Zusammenarbeit, Deutsches Rotes Kreuz
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Adressatengerechtes Fraud Risk Management
Tim Hallmann, Compliance Risk Manager, ADAC
Compliance Hot Topics 2025
Dr. Anna-Maija Mertens, Member of the Management Board, Deutsches Institut für Compliance e.V. (DICO)
Künstliche Intelligenz in Investigations
Anita Kim-Reinartz, Partner - Risk & Regulatory, Forensic Services Leader, PwC
Künstliche Intelligenz in Investigations
Christian Muth, Partner - Risk & Regulatory, Forensic, PwC
Compliance Challenges in times of AI
Prof Raša Karapandža, Dekan der EBS Business School, EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht
A brief insight into the highlights of last year's ACFE Germany conferences:
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